You might think actions speak louder than words but today you will find that the pen is mightier than the sword. If there is something bothering you, send off a letter of complaint and get all your grumbles down in writing. Sometimes you just have to know when to walk away when an argument gets out of hand. There are other ways to resolve the issue and one might be to take it to a higher authority.

You do have a choice: you can always pass rather than partake in an activity you don't have time for. Don't feel obliged to go along with what other people suggest because you know that's what they expect from you. Let them see you have a mind of your own. Maybe you don't share someone's views or interests and if so, they should be encouraged to understand and respect these differences.

You will never be able to resolve anything if you allow reckless emotions to take over your decision making processes! If a conversation gets heated you could end up in a lose/lose situation. Equally, it might be a friend or loved one who is acting emotionally. If this is the case you will just know that no amount of reasoning is going to get through to someone who is currently blinded by anger or emotion.

Sometimes you need a little push from those who know you best, to get started in new directions. A lack of confidence in yourself can cloud your vision making you less certain of your talents or abilities than you should be. Other people are aware of what you are capable of. You should be too. The lesson you learn today is: you don't get anywhere if you don't make the effort and you should at least have a go, despite your doubts and uncertainty.

If you already know the answer, why ask the question? You might feel you have to repeat yourself to be heard today but maybe people can hear, they just choose not to respond! If a friend or loved one is not aware of the way they're ignoring you or shutting you out, they will soon be made aware of it! You've never liked it when pushed into the shadows and by the end of the day you will find a way to shine once again!

You will benefit in your personal life by introducing a new relaxation activity. What's needed is something to provide you with moments of peace and silence. Ahead of you will be a time when you have to make some big decisions and choices. You will have the wisdom to make risky choices in a calm and rational way if you manage to prepare yourself adequately beforehand.

Over the next two weeks travel will tend to be purposeful rather than purely for pleasure. A business trip is likely to be more successful than you imagined it would be. Travelling with a companion will make you feel more comfortable. If there is something on your mind and you don't want to keep thinking about it, keep busy and try to fill your mind with anything which could shut it off!

If you're keeping a diary you don't want anyone else to see be sure to hide it in a safe place. Anything secret should be kept out of reach of the curious in your household. You might feel your privacy is being invaded at a time when you need more solitude and space to yourself. Don't believe just because someone in a position of authority says something is true, it is. Today you should trust only your own judgement.

You're fully alert for signs of change in a joint arrangement. For some reason you know adjustments have to be made if the plans you are making are going to be successful. If you can discuss important matters in a place where there are no outside distractions you are more likely to agree on a compromise. Time spent with an elderly relative in the evening will be pleasant enough but you could find yourself mentally fidgeting!

A person who has recently left school could come up with some intelligent observations today. Spending a few hours with someone you've not had a lot to do with in the past could be surprisingly enlightening. If you're in a position of leadership, taking time to find out what's going on in the background could be to your advantage. Keeping a low profile will help your cause. Establishing new relationships is a building block to the future.

In your search for something you lost that has sentimental value; you might find other things you weren't looking for. A brittle atmosphere surrounds a close relationship and if you sense someone is in an antagonistic mood, the best thing you can do is keep them at arm's length. A partner seems intent on a lazy day until the evening when the pace might suddenly explode into romantic action!

There is something you are not getting enough of that you could do with now. For instance this could be a little more sleep, a little more help from your friends, more cooperation in the family, more respect and appreciation at work or more privacy and time alone. You aren't being selfish in making your needs known to others. It is time you started thinking of yourself.